Western Avenue Improvements

This project consists of roadway improvements along Western Avenue in the City of Westfield from the intersection of Llewellyn Drive extending easterly for approximately 2.4 miles to the intersection of Court, High and Mill Streets. The project also includes improvements on Lloyds Hill Road and West Silver Street between Western Avenue and Mill Street. Western Avenue is classified as an Urban Minor Arterial that serves the Westfield State University Campus, Stanley Park recreational area, the Highland Elementary School, and several residential neighborhoods. Due to the construction costs, the project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase includes Western Avenue from Llewellyn Drive to approximately Fairview Avenue. Phase 1 is currently under construction with an anticipated completion date of the Spring of 2021. Phase 2 is currently in the design stage with construction estimated to start in 2021 after Phase 1 completes. A design public hearing for Phase 2 was held on September 12, 2019. Future updates on the Phase 2 schedule will be provided as the project advances.

Improvements will generally include the following:

Construction of a 10-foot wide multi-use trail on the north side of Western Avenue;

Construction of a 8-foot wide multi-use trail on the west side of Lloyds Hill Road

Tree removals as needed with 2 replacement trees for every 1 tree removed;